Domino effect: The loss of plant species triggers the extinction of animals
When plant species disappear due to climate change, this may lead to the subsequent loss of various animal species. Insects which depend on interactions...
Impact of climate change on microbial biodiversity
New research indicates that the impact of climate change on biodiversity depends on how much human beings have already affected the environment.
China: Carbon dioxide footprint of wealthy households reaches European level
Between 2007 and 2012 the overall carbon dioxide footprint of Chinese households increased by 19 per cent. 75 per cent of this gain can...
Freezing in record lows? You may doubt global warming
Researchers from Utah State University, Boston University, The George Washington University and the University of Oxford report findings from analysis of experiential basis for...
Rising sea level estimates require collaborative response, experts say
Policymakers and scientists must act quickly and collaboratively to help coastal areas better prepare for rising sea levels globally, say climate change experts.
Mysterious ‘crater’ on Antarctica indication of vulnerable ice sheet
The East Antarctic ice sheet is more vulnerable than expected, due to a strong wind that brings warm air and blows away the snow....
Climate change is already causing widespread local extinction in plant and animal species
Extinctions related to climate change have already happened in hundreds of plant and animal species around the world. New research shows that local extinctions...
Mapping long-term global surface water occurrence
Scientists describe how, in collaboration with Google, they have quantified changes in global surface waters and created interactive maps which highlight the changes in...
Uncertainties related to climate engineering limit its use in curbing climate change
Climate engineering refers to the systematic, large-scale modification of the environment using various climate intervention techniques. However, a new study suggests that the uncertainties...
Longest-living animal gives up ocean climate secrets
A study of the longest-living animal on Earth, the quahog clam, has provided researchers with an unprecedented insight into the history of the oceans.